Norway-Jose+Hodgson

= Norway =






 * Introduction**

Norway is a country in Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden. It has a total area of 323, 802 sq km.

- 4, 707, 270 people - **Explanation**: Norway has a small population because first of all it's total land area is very small. Also birth rate in Norway is really low and although the population growth rate is positive, it is very low too. Most of the population growth in Norway doesn't even come from births in Norway it is from the Immigrant population coming every year.
 * Population**

- 10.8 Births/ 1000 population - **Explanation**: Birth Rate is low in Norway because Norway is a More Economically Developed Country therefore its healthcare is very good. The population has focused more on working, and there is better birth control programs.
 * Birth Rate**

- 9.22 deaths/ 1000 population - **Explanation**: Death rate as well as birth rate is very low. Death rate has decreased due to the good healthcare programs and quality of life of the people living in Norway. In fact, the standard of Living in Norway is among the highest in the world. Life expectancy is really high. The state of Norway makes public Health care free.
 * Death Rate**

- 1.69 Migrants/ 1000 Population - **Explanation**: Due to the high standards of living in Norway, most of the population growth comes from immigrants. After the European Union expansion in 2004 Norway has experienced an increased percent of immigration, expecially from Poland. Norway is the second wealthiest country in the world in monetary value.
 * Net Migration Rate**

- 3.5 deaths/ 1000 live births - **Explanation**: Infant mortality rate is low in Norway because first of all birth rate is low, therefore there isn't many births and the number of babies that die is low. Also Norway is a very wealthy country therefore people don't lack health services and they can take care of their youngsters. Due to the wealthy Health Care program held in Norway people can prevent many diseases at birth and can diagnosticate problems that might occur during pregnancy.
 * Infant Mortality Rate**

- +0.327% - **Explanation**: The population growth rate in Norway is not as high as you would expect. Majorly Norway's population growth rate is increased by the number of immigrants that come to the country every year. Also Health care helps to keep the population healthy and therefore they live longer affecting the population in the country. Also Norway is in the North and winter climates are very cold.
 * Population Growth Rate**

- Total: 80.32 years - Male: 77.65 years - Female: 83.14 years - **Explanation**: Most of the population enjoys a high quality of life. Health care is great. Also Norway is described as the world's most well functioning and stable country. People in Norway therefore have increased Life Expectancy measures.
 * Life Expectancy**

- 214 years - **Explanation**: Although Norway is a great country, not many people migrate that far north and also birth rate is low. Therefore it will take Norway a very long time to double it's population since it's population growth rate is really low.
 * Doubling Time**

- Norway is somewhere between stage 3 and 4. This is because birth rate and death rate have both decreased therefore the population has reached a stable point, but the population is becoming so stable that the population growth rate is actually starting to decrease. Nevetheless it has not reached the point where the PGR is actually negative. Norway is a MEDC. The standard of living in Norway is among the highest in the world. Second wealthiest country in the world in monetary value. Will remain as one of the richest countries in the world in the foreseeable future.
 * Demographic Transition Model and MEDC:**

- Regardless of the great economy and quality of life in Norway it still experiences population issues such as:
 * Population Issues**:
 * **Family Disentegration**: In Norway marriage stability has decreased. This affects the children born in the family because they have to suffer a divorce and it is always bad for them to experience these situations. Many of the children are being born in consensual unions.
 * **Elderly Population**: Norway is experiencing what many countries in between stage 3 and 4 in the Demographic Transition Model are experiencing. The population of Norway is majorly formed by people ranging from ages 15-64. This is causing a problem because children like the elderly are not part of the labor work force in Norway, therefore they compete for funds provided by the government and their family.
 * **Refugees**: Many refugees keep coming to Norway and they are rejected by the Norwegian government. Refugees come from places such as Iraq, Pakistan, and Somalia. In Norway these refugees don't receive the welfare programs that native children receive.
 * **Abuse**: In Norway a small percentage of Norway's children face a very serious problem in the form of physical and sexual abuse. Statistics have gotten very serious such as; between 5 and 10% of the children in Norway experience some form of sexual abuse. Also bullying is present in schools. On the other hand many welfare agencies have been working together to solve this issue and help make it better.


 * Cites Used:**
 * **[|CIA World Factbook]**
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 * **[|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway#Education]**
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